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    Basics of the small outboard alarm system - Bigfoot 25 hp

    Sorry, very new to this. I have a 25 hp Mercury 4 stroke (console drive). I am curious about the alarm system for the motor. The motor is a 99 and it's new to me. I've never heard any alarms and didn't actually know if the system is functional. Where is the alarm located on the motor or...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. "Make your own 4 stroke outboard - $40" "Buy either my 10hp or 15hp evinrude lower ends for $40ea Buy a new 5hp 4 stroke engine from harbor freight - Marry them, and off to the calif restricted lakes --" Seems like a good idea. Buy a lower...
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    99 Mercury Bigfoot 25hp Intermittent no start problem

    Just got my first (used) boat and already problems. Klamath 15 foot with a console and 99 Mercury Bigfoot 4 stroke. Look it out today for the maiden voyage. Started first turn of the key and motored up stream to fish. Going to head back, turned the key and nothing. Got back with the trolling...
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    How to check out a used motor, especially for corrosion issues?

    I'm going to be checking out a boat with an approx 15 yo motor. I've seen the motor and is looks only lightly used but who can tell by appearances. Since we live near brackish water I'm a bit concerned that perhaps the boat could have been used without proper flushing and could have corrosion...
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    1997 Klamath Stinger value - can I get a price check

    Looking for a first boat for fishing I ran across this. My original intention was to get an older Starcraft or a cheap Valco, Gregor or Klamath as a starter boat then eventually get something like a Lund Rebel if I use the boat enough to justify it. I will be checking out the boat this week...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. Small boat trailer Small boat trailer - $700 (morgan hill) Very little used boat 2004 trailer that was used to tow a 14ft aluminum boat. We never use it and the boat is upside down to protect from elements. Paid $1700 for the trailer. $700 firm...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. "ELTO outboard motor NO. J48247 around a 1928. It is a basket case, but all the parts are there. See pictures. will not sell parts... all or nothing... first $295 obo." I have to admit I don't know the real value of this collection of parts...
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    Any idea what model this is and what it's value might be?

    Here is a local boat on CL. "It's time for someone else to enjoy this boat. I'm selling my 1962 16' Aluminum Starcraft boat. 1999 I purchased and replaced the original old tired motor with a 1998 Johnson 40 hp from Outboard Motor Shop in Oakland, CA . Because the boat is aluminum and light it...
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